PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System thanks communities for the honor of serving it for 75 years! May 1, 2021, the Library System celebrates 75 years of service 75.pcls.us. “Happy birthday to the Library System really means a big thank you to Pierce County communities for the true honor of being the community’s choice […]
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The Northwest Seaport Alliance welcome’s MSC Santana service to Tacoma Harbor
Starting in May, MSC’s Santana service will feature a new rotation to the Northwest Seaport Alliance’s Tacoma Harbor. The MSC Nerissa will be suspending its call to Los Angeles and instead call Tacoma’s Husky Terminal. The service will have a Yantian – Shanghai – Tacoma – Yantian rotation. “The Tacoma Harbor has welcomed many extra-loader MSC vessels […]
Two Bates Technical College students named to All-Washington Academic Team
TACOMA, Wash. – Two Bates Technical College students have recently been named to the prestigious All-Washington Academic Team, a program that recognizes two-year college students with high academic achievements and a dedication to community service. Civil Engineering program student Ian Karnas, 27, is a South Bend native who joined the Army as a watercraft engineer […]
Kilmer Pushes for EPA to Invest in Puget Sound Restoration & Recovery
At a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday with U.S. Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) continued his push to ensure the Biden Administrations steps up to invest in Puget Sound recovery and restoration. As co-founder of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, Rep. Kilmer has worked to ensure the […]
226 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths confirmed Apr. 26
On April 26, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 242.1 The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County and it includes a 6-day data lag. We confirmed 226 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths: A woman in her 90s from Tacoma. A man in his 80s […]
Obituary Notices – April 27, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: John Lawrence Simmons; Shirley Ann Lockard.
The Humane Society adopts innovative technology from Petco Love to help reunite lost pets
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. On April 23rd, National Lost Dog and Cat Awareness Day, the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County is proudly joining forces with Petco Love, formerly known as the Petco Foundation, a national nonprofit working to lead and inspire change for animals, and animal welfare groups […]
American Lake – Lake Management District No. 1 Advisory Committee Vacancy
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications to fill one (1) position representing the private property owners on the on the American Lake – Lake Management District Advisory Committee. The term of the vacant position is through June 2, 2024. To view the full notice of vacancy and application click here. Applications are due by Friday, May […]
Stronger together
By Jen Tetatzin, PE, PMP, Director of Planning and Public Works. Each May, the American Public Works Association (APWA) dedicates one week to educate the public about the value that local public works departments provide to their communities. This year, National Public Works Week will be from May 16-21 and the theme is, “Stronger Together.” […]